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wiw 11.23.21 grey/brown

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Honestly, if it weren't for Angie's outfit formula posts, I'd wear the same boring combinations day after day. This outfit started with the black flare jeans - new a few months ago and not yet worn. (way outside of my comfort zone - I am SO boring now in my dotage, lol) Then it's deciding which boots to wear that won't contribute to a western vibe with these flared jeans (apologies and respect to those who like it: I don't , on me ) . Then fumbling through a couple of sweaters before I remembered the grey/brown idea and landed on this gem which I've had for probably 10 years and don't wear much. It's cropped and has a cute zipper on one side ,but until now, I almost never felt comfortable wearing it. Why did I buy it then? Good question . It was spendy too, but I'm glad it survived my aggressive closet edits as it's remarkably fresh looking and unpilled for a 10 year old wool/cashmere sweater.

The coat is the perfect weight for over a sweater in mild temps (it's 0C here today) when running errands and doing some holiday shopping. Am I the only one here who hates feeling hot?

I really liked this look - and hope I can find occasions to wear these jeans more often.

Comments always welcome!

jeans - Vero Moda -new
sweater - Skull Cashmere - old
scarf - Echo, old
coat - BB Dakota - new this fall
bag - Fendi - old, bought myself for my 40th birthday
boots - Dolce Vita - last year
mitts - Pokoloko - last year
gross second-day hair

Note to self to work on my Finds - they are sorely out of date.

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missvee

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This is such a good colour combination for you - the edgy black with cinnamon and a touch of grey.

Nomad

I'm glad you kept that sweater; it's perfect with the jeans. You should wear them both more often. They look great on you!

And thank you for the reminder to use Angie's outfit formulas to break out of ruts; I've had the same outfits on repeat for the last ~2 years, so I'll take a cue from you and go see what grey and brown I've got around, too...

Vildy

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And what a yummy color on that coat!

catherine

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All I can say is “Wow”. That is a great outfit. Thanks for posting it.

Irina

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You look fab in flared jeans. I admire anyone who can pull it off, this is a style of pants/jeans I avoid.
And I want that sweater!

Runcarla

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Nicely done, Lisa!

Mainelady

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What a gorgeous combination on you! I do think you will find many ways to style the jeans. The coat, scarf and bag are scrumptious.

rachylou

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I really like how the scarf works to bring a little bit of brown to the greys amd tie in the coat. Natty!

CarolS

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This is gorgeous, Lisa! I love that coat, and the grey/brown combination is stunning on you.

And no, you're not the only one who hates to feel hot. I hate that feeling of being trapped in a furnace once I get into a grocery store or mall in my heavy winter wear...

RobinF

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Love this! The sweater is gorgeous and works perfectly with these jeans. And those boots just look fab with anything!!

lozz_oz

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Such a harmonious rendition of Angie’s outfit formulas. You do have a great eye for details ....the tan on the boot echoed in the scarf, bag and coat, that work so well with your hair. Super super fab!

Brooklyn

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Love it!

Tanya

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Beautiful interpretation of the formula. The sweater and coat are gorgeous, and I love how the scarfs brings them together. The jeans look good on you.

Indigoprint

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Fab!. I love how you dialog your thoughts.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Love it!

The colour of that coat is KILLER awesome on you! Magical with the scarf that brings it all together...... and with the cream soles of the boots! The new flared jeans look fably cheeky

Lovely vintage bag too!

Hair is growing out really well! Don't you dare cut it.......I have my eye on you

Bijou

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Stunning, both with and without your coat.

Jaime

(website)

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Great outfit! I admire those boots every time I see them, love the quilted coat (way to nod to trends), jeans look great. Interestingly, flares are more popular here than wide legs. Up to date but totally you - I think you are doing fine in your dotage .

Anonymous

Thank you all . I haven’t felt comfortable with my not-at-work style for some time now , and this finally felt right .

Angie - I swear my hair has not grown a millimeter in the last month . I’ve been doing some reading on this - looks like a post menopausal / hormonal / stress related situation . I’m taking lots of biotin , collagen , vitamins , protein etc and trying to do nothing with it on non- work days . Nutrafol and other restorative / growth systems get mixed reviews and are really costly . I think this is going to be a long, long road .

slim cat

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This is great look and all together fabulous on you ( hair looks good - wish mine would be this pretty on the second day ).
The scarf and coat are pretty amazing together - YLF!

Katerina

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You nailed it Lisa! What a perfect outfit, with and without the coat. The sweater is beautiful on you, you should wear it more often. Perfect jeans - as always. And of course I love the scarf. Beautiful colour combination on you.

Anonymous

Looks great! Love the scarf and coat especially!

Janet

(website)

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I love the mix of neutrals and the jeans look great! I’m glad the sweater has stayed around because it looks terrific on you. I’m with you in hating to feel hot — I’m much more into a couple of light layers than can be removed/unzipped, etc, rather than one thick, hot item. I’m also avoiding buying any more turtlenecks for that reason — it’s much easier to loosen a scarf when I warm up!

gryffin

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You nailed it Lisa. The outfit itself is so flattering. The proportions are dead on where the sweat hits, glares break, weight of boots and then the soles of the boots, pattern of the sweater with the scarf etc perfection and great with your coloring. Coat and bag perfect. Do you Gray outerwear too? To swap around. But love this so elegant and well regal!!

lyn67

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But yessss, I can see your hair grew bigger on your head! (am bit of envious cause I've just managed somehow to cut is shorter than initially planned:-(). Nicely done with the all fab fall neutrals here (including your hair color) the boot is realy perfect to everything! Love the new jeans, too! And the accessories, too(bag&scarf)!

&-I HATE TO BE HOT (as makes me sleepy:-)) my office is overheated all winter (we are faced south so I don't even turn on the heat till January & I open windows every hour or so) so...I'm the one not getting enough use of my lovely sweaters lately, think is a menopausal thing, too...Shopping in malls is also a challenge...I cannot wear my coats ther, or should layer over tees, only...:-(

Aquamarine

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This looks great. Works so well with your hair color, too. You’ve given me some ideas…I am really boring when it comes to combining colors in outfits. I default to white or black with grey…yawn.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Lisa P, I hear you on the slow growth. I empathize. It's annoying! My fringe especially, grows very slowly. My hair has NEVER grown fast, so I am used to it. It was helpful during lockdown though

I don't do anything to stimulate hair growth. I let it happen and hope that my extremely veggie-rich diet does it some favours! We must NOT give in and cut off the growth. But shaping here and there is allowed. I will have the back and sides reshaped in a few weeks. That will make it two cycles of 6 week haircuts with no cutting!

Onward we go. It will be worth it in the end.

Janet

(website)

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Funny how differently all our hair grows! My hair has always grown fast, which is part of why I prefer to keep my hair on the longer side. My grey growout barely took a year. If I had a pixie (LOL can you imagine?) I’d have to be at the salon every month. My nails grow fast too. I guess it’s not a bad problem to have, but it kind of drives me nuts because I don’t like to cut them really short — I prefer them at the tips of my fingers, but then they grow out to too long before I know it!

kkards

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My daily outfits seem to be lather rinse repeat, so I hear you. Instead of being energized by being back at the office 3 days a week I seem lethargic and underwhelmed.
But enough about me, you look great. I love that coat, the color is divine and pops the grey and black.

Jonesy

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Beautiful fall look! Everything works perfectly together--you look chic and polished! The scarf is lovely with your coloring, and that coat is really all kinds of awesome. Love how the soles of the boots pick up the lightness of the scarf.

Yes, I am in agreement re. avoiding being hot this time of year! I dress lightly for the grocery store, e.g., since I can't stand roasting inside. Good luck with your hair growing!

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